The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) initiative is launching the MediaSmartOnline campaign all across the EU on 24 October, the first day of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, and running until Safer Internet Forum 2024 on 21 November.
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European Schoolnet Academy is excited to announce the launch of a new module, Setting up Virtual Exchanges for Language Learning, starting on November 4, 2024. This self-paced, online module is designed to equip language educators with the skills and tools needed to organise and facilitate virtual exchanges, creating opportunities for students to engage in meaningful, intercultural communication while enhancing their language learning experience.
Professional DevelopmentEuropean Schoolnet invites you to discover the recently launched BIK Knowledge hub, as part the new and improved Better Internet for Kids platform, delivered on behalf of the European Commission under the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) initiative.
Digital CitizenshipAfter more than a decade of groundbreaking work, the eSafety Label project is end-ing.
Digital CitizenshipEuropean Schoolnet launches a new perspective paper, highlighting the importance of playful learning as an innovative approach in modern education. The paper "Playful Learning in the Age of Datafication and Digitalisation" explores how playful learning can counterbalance the increasing pressures of digitalisation in schools.
Evidence for InnovationOn 5th October, the global education community celebrated World Teachers' Day, a moment dedicated to recognising the indispensable role teachers play in shaping the future of learning. This annual event not only pays tribute to educators but also calls attention to the need for urgent educational reforms. This year's theme, "Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education," emphasises the importance of amplifying the voices of teachers, who face significant systemic issues like staffing shortages, worsening working conditions, and limited participation in decision-making processes.
Professional DevelopmentIn the latest episode of European Schoolnet podcast series, we explore the relationship between the educational technology (EdTech) industry and school ecosystems, highlighting the critical themes of trust and evidence in the EdTech sector.
STEM EducationIn celebration of the European Day of Languages on September 26th, European Schoolnet joins millions across Europe in recognising the importance of linguistic diversity and language learning.
Evidence for InnovationAs the debate over screen time intensifies, European governments are implementing measures to tackle smartphone use in schools. Recent initiatives, such as Ireland's new smartphone bans in schools underscore the urgency of addressing the impact of digital devices on students' well-being and academic performance.
Evidence for InnovationThe Spanish Ministry of Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and Sport has recently released the "Guide on the Use of AI in Education." This guide serves as a crucial tool for the ethical and effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the educational sector.
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